Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson34: Traffic and transportation 交通と乗り物(復習)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when talking about traffic and transportation and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Please study the picture below. Then, describe it in as much detail as you can.

PART A_2

traffic-and-transportation---zel-highres (1)

Answer:
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PART A_3

Now, let me ask you a question about the picture.

PART A_4

1. What is the main cause of the accident?
Answer:

PART A_5

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. The main cause of the accident is the broken traffic light.

PART A_6

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

PART A_7

1. I want to try traveling by public transport.
a. [noun] a system of vehicles that are used by the public
b. [noun] a section of road where traffic moves slowly
c. [noun] a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere
2. Pedestrians should be careful on the streets to avoid accidents.
a. [noun] a type of road vehicle used especially for carrying goods
b. [adjective] too blocked or crowded
c. [noun] a person crossing the street
3. My partner was late as she was stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.
a. [noun] a line of vehicles that are moving slowly or not moving at all
b. [verb] to happen in a strong or violent way
c. [noun] a place where roads meet in a circle that drivers go around to find their next road
4. Everyone should follow the rules and regulations.
a. [verb] reach a destination
b. [noun] policies
c. [noun] a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it
5. He was pulled over by the policeman for driving at a red traffic light.
a. [noun] the act of traveling from one place to another
b. [verb] to go across from one side to the other
c. [noun] a set of red, yellow, and green lights for controlling traffic

PART A_8

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. a. [noun] a system of vehicles that are used by the public
2. c. [noun] a person crossing the street
3. a. [noun] a line of vehicles that are moving slowly or not moving at all
4. b. [noun] policies
5. c. [noun] a set of red, yellow, and green lights for controlling traffic

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. regulation Answer: .
2. pedestrian Answer: .
3. traffic jam Answer: .
4. traffic light Answer: .
5. public transport Answer: .

PART B_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_1

Please complete each sentence by choosing the correct answer in the box below.

PART C_2

public transport traffic jam pedestrian
traffic light transportation regulation
1. Green ____________ means go.
2. Safety ____________ should not be ignored by drivers.
3. One of the ____________ was hit by a car.
4. The accident caused a ____________ for two hours.
5. There is no ____________ in our area.

PART C_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. Green traffic light means go.
2. Safety regulations should not be ignored by drivers.
3. One of the pedestrians was hit by a car.
4. The accident caused a traffic jam for two hours.
5. There is no public transport in our area.

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.

PART D_2

1. Some people say that private cars are the main reason for traffic jams. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. Riding a train is better than driving a car. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:

PART E_1

Now, I will ask you the following questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART E_2

1. How important do you think it is to use public transportation?
Answer:
2. What do you think will happen if there is no public transportation?
Answer:
3. Do you often ride public transportation during rush hour? Why or why not?
Answer:
4. What do you think is the best way to avoid traffic jams?
Answer:
5. Have you ever been involved in a traffic accident?
Answer:
6. What do you think are the main causes of traffic accidents?
Answer:
7. How will traffic accidents be prevented?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.